Organisation/Company FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country Brazil Application Deadline 23 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Department of Basic and Environmental Sciences at the University of São Paulo's Lorena Engineering School (EEL-USP) in Brazil is accepting applications for a post-doctoral fellowship funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in Urban Forestry Planning and Climate Risk.
The project focuses on identifying plausible indicators for adoption and verification within the scope of the National Urban Forestry Plan.
The fellow will work on mapping geological risk areas and urban forestry in various Brazilian cities.
They will also participate in projects aimed at environmental planning to foster public policies at different scales.
Requirements: PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Technologies, Ecology, or related fields; knowledge of geoprocessing; and immediate availability to work professionally at EEL-USP.
Desirable skills: Fluency in English, familiarity with topics related to civil defense, flood or mass movement risks, and knowledge of urban forestry.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a link to their résumé.
The position is open to Brazilians and international applicants.
FAPESP Fellowship: R$ 12,570.00/month + Technical Reserve, with a duration of 2 years (extendable).
Commitment to inclusion: This call encourages the participation of all interested parties, including people with disabilities or chronic health conditions, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Indigenous people, and other minorities underrepresented in science.
Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:
All
Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:
All
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Escola de Engenharia de Lorena, Universidade de São Paulo (EEL-USP) Country Brazil State/Province São Paulo City Lorena Postal Code 12602-810 Street Estrada Municipal do Campinho, 100 (Departamento de Ciências Básicas e Ambientais/DEBAS)
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